For Lakers fans, their dream of joining Big Eyebrow this season has finally come true, but the imminent problem is that Big Eyebrow will become a free agent in the offseason, and he may choose to leave Los Angeles. .
In fact, as early as the 2018-19 season, there were endless rumors that Big Eyebrow would join the Lakers through a trade. In the subsequent offseason, discussions between the Lakers and Pelicans about Big Eyebrow's trade also frequently became the subject of media attention. focus of attention.
The price of the final deal reached by the two parties was very high, and the Lakers sent Ball, Ingram, Hart and multiple first-round picks in the future.
But for the Lakers, if they want to upgrade the team to a higher level, they must pay such a price for a comeback.
So far, this kind of transaction has achieved good results. Brother Big Eyebrow averaged 26.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.6 blocks per game. With more exposure in Los Angeles, everyone has further realized that Brother Nongmei, a big man, has outstanding talents and abilities on both offense and defense.
At the same time, it must be admitted that the Lakers actually took a very small risk when Big Eyebrow became a free agent, even though he recently sold his house in Los Angeles, which caused concern among some local Los Angeles fans. .
However, American media basketball expert Robert Marvi still believes that the thick eyebrow brother will stay with the Lakers, and listed three reasons for this.
Reason 3: The excellent treatment given to him by the Lakers
From the moment he joined the Lakers, the Lakers management, all his teammates and the entire Los Angeles community have regarded him as Be the person you value most.
Among them, James is undoubtedly the one who loves Big Eyebrows the most, because he urgently needs another superstar to help him win the fourth championship in his career.
For this reason, when Brother Big Eyebrow first joined, James publicly stated that the former would replace him as the Lakers' first choice for offense, and later he was even willing to give up No. 23.
Under such circumstances, if Big Eyebrow chooses to leave the Lakers, the team that takes over will inevitably question Brother Big Eyebrow's credibility. After all, the Lakers have done so well.
Reason 2: The Lakers are a legitimate championship team
Before the league was suspended, the Lakers had a record of 49 wins and 14 losses, ranking first in the Western Conference and third in the league. two.
On the weekend not long before the suspension, they defeated the other two favorites, the Bucks and Clippers, in a convincing way.
If the season resumes, the Lakers will obviously still be the favorites to win the championship, and the duo of Big Eyebrows and James will still be regarded as the best super giant duo in the league.
Therefore, even if Brother Big Eyebrow joins another team, his situation will not be much better than staying with the Lakers.
Reason 1: Brother Nongmei is willing to play for the Lakers
Is playing for the Lakers something that Brother Nongmei hopes to do? The answer is yes.
His agent Rich Paul has been doing his best to help him go to Los Angeles. The thick-eyebrow brother even publicly declared that he would only renew his contract with the Lakers, thereby scaring off other competitors led by the Green Army.
Besides, Brother Big Eyebrow can get everything he wants in Los Angeles, not only the championship on the court, but also James will be a huge help in building a business map off the court.
After James's contract expires and leaves, he will become the absolute core of the Lakers and have the opportunity to compete with legendary superstars such as Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, O'Neal and Pau Gasol.
What’s more important is that Brother Big Eyebrow knows that as long as he and James win the championship and stay with the Lakers, his jersey will one day hang above Staples Arena.